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CCRstudies is proud to announce our new educational and informational speaker series. Dr. Robert M. Spitz, medical director, will kick off our speaker series at 10am on Tuesday, November 27th at the New London Senior Citizen’s Center, 120 Broad Street in New London. Dr. Spitz will discuss how menopause can affect a woman’s libido. He will also highlight research in this area. To learn more about this discussion or how you can book an event, contact MaryLou Gannotti at (860)443-4567 or email marylou@ccrstudies.com.

It’s exciting news for women who suffer from hot flashes and night sweats following menopause. The FDA has just approved Bijuva, “the first and only FDA-approved bio-identical hormone therapy combination of estradiol and progesterone in a single, oral capsule for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (commonly known as hot flashes or flushes) due to menopause in women with a uterus.”

CCRstudies was among the sites throughout the United States evaluating Bijuva during the clinical research trial process. Many thanks to our loyal volunteers who participated in this important research study.

Calling all ghouls, goblins and witches! Are you spooked about clinical research? Afraid there are more tricks than treats involved? Don’t worry! At CCRstudies in New London, we conduct clinical research studies with an adherence to ethical standards and practices. All study-related care, labs, exams and testing is available at no cost and no insurance is needed.

Not everyone understands the premise behind clinical research. We are among thousands of sites throughout the US and the world involved in changing lives through research. By volunteering for a clinical research study, you are evaluating a new treatment option for a condition or disease that otherwise might not be available. Or, you may be evaluating a study device. Some research studies are observational and do not involve medication or devices. Through the clinical trial process in the United States, study products currently being evaluated may ultimately become available to the general public.

If you or your “mummy” wish to learn more this Halloween season, please give us a ring at CCRstudies in New London. (860)443-4567.

Are you interested in learning more about why some females have decreased sexual desire after menopause? Or maybe you would like to learn more about urinary incontinence issues such as stress incontinence or urge incontinence. In layman’s terms, that means do you feel the sudden strong urge to pee that you just can’t control or do you leak? Dr. Robert M. Spitz, board-certified OB-GYN and medical director of Coastal Connecticut Research, will be presenting on such topics throughout the community this fall.

Our site is proud of our efforts to educate the local community on issues relating to healthcare, clinical research studies and over all well being. We are happy to visit senior centers, health care facilities, municipalities and other places where we can share information with you on a variety of topics. If you wish to learn more call MaryLou Gannotti at (860) 443-4567 or email marylou@ccrstudies.com.

After a busy and fun summer vacation, the kiddos are back in school and you’re wondering what to do! Have you ever considered becoming a research volunteer?

Coastal Connecticut Research in New London is a dedicated medical research facility in New London specializing in clinical research trials. There is no cost to participate in a study, no insurance is needed, and all study-related labs, exams and testing is provided at no cost. In addition, you might just feel really warm and fuzzy inside about becoming a research volunteer and helping to advance discoveries in medicine.

Women ages 18 and above who live with frequent urination and the urgent need to urinate might be eligible to participate in an Overactive Bladder study currently enrolling. After you’ve put the kids on the bus, give CCRstudies a call to learn more about this study and other enrolling clinical research trials. (860) 443-4567.

Alzheimer’s disease can involve much more than memory loss. Many of those living with Alzheimer’s can develop the symptoms of agitation – pacing, wandering, restlessness, mood swings and repetitive behaviors. Is your loved one prone to outbursts or verbally combative? Is the person with dementia in your life repeating himself/herself, asking the same question over and over again?

Research is underway in New London evaluating an investigational medication for people living with Alzheimer’s agitation. Caregivers participate in the study as well. A caregiver may be the spouse of the person with Alzheimer’s, an adult child, or a trusted friend or companion. Often times these individuals are bearing a heavy burden in dealing with such unpredictable behavior.

Over 5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s and this number is expected to rise. Research plays an invaluable role in trying to find a way to better deal with the difficult symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Someday, researchers hope to find a cure!

If you want to learn more about memory loss research, contact a member of the CCRstudies team at (860) 443-4567.

The sense of urgency when you have to urinate is no joke- you can’t go to a restaurant or the movies without getting up at least once or twice to use the restroom.

You’re embarrassed and annoyed – what do you pee all the time?

Overactive Bladder also known as OAB is a real medication condition affecting nearly 33 million Americans. The urge to urinate, urinary frequency, leaks, and getting up in the night to pee can all be symptoms of OAB.

If the road you travels involves frequent trips to the loo, you may wish to know more about clinical research! (860)443-4567.

July is a month for fireworks in our region. How about those amazing Sailfest fireworks each year? Are those the only fireworks you are experiencing? Has your sizzle turned to fizzle in the boudoir?

Low libido affects many women. Hormonal shifts associated with menopause can affect your body in a myriad of ways, even sometimes having an impact on your once active and fulfilling sex life.

Coastal Connecticut Research in New London is conducting a research study evaluating an investigational product’s effectiveness on sexual desire and satisfaction. Dr. Robert Spitz is the local study gynecologist.

Want to learn more? Call to speak with a member of the CCRstudies team at (860) 443-4567. We look forward to hearing from you and sharing information regarding research participation.

It’s summertime. In New London, the home of Coastal Connecticut Research, this means cool breezes off the water, beautiful sailboats cruising up the Thames and school’s out! Are you a teacher, a bus driver, or someone who just so happens to be lucky enough to take the summer off? Have you considered helping others in between your days at the beach?

Research volunteers make a difference in the lives of others. If you want to do something that could help others in the future, consider participating in research. Be involved in a study to see if any breakthroughs are made in regards to treatments for conditions such as Alzheimer’s agitation, hot flashes and nights sweats, Lyme disease, and urinary urgency and frequency.

Your participation is a phone call away – call to see if you may be able to take this step! (860) 443-4567. After a visit – grab a lobster roll by the water!

Have you attended a recent event lately and met a member of the CCRstudies team? We pride ourselves on reaching out to the local community. Whether attending a meeting of the Southeastern Connecticut Women’s Network, the Senior Resources “M” Team, or participating in a health fair or senior center event, we are always looking for ways to connect with the community. While out in the community, we do our best to share information regarding clinical research studies and the role of the research volunteer.

If you are interested in having a member of the CCRstudies team conduct an educational presentation or if you would like to host a Mobile Memory Clinic for no-cost memory testing, contact MaryLou Gannotti at Coastal Connecticut Research. Call (860) 443-4567 or email marylou@ccrstudies.com.